Library Technicians and Assistants

Library Technicians and Assistants typically perform the following tasks: • Reserve, circulate, renew, and discharge books and other materials. • Answer routine telephone or in-person reference inquiries, referring patrons to librarians for further assistance, when necessary. • Help patrons find and use library resources, such as reference materials, audio-visual equipment, computers, and other electronic resources and provide technical assistance when needed. • Deliver and retrieve items throughout the library by hand or using pushcart. • Process print and non-print library materials to prepare them for inclusion in library collections. • Catalogue and sort books and other print and non-print materials according to procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas. • Enter and update patrons' records on computers. • Provide assistance to teachers and students by locating materials and helping to complete special projects. • Compile and maintain records relating to circulation, materials, and equipment. • Take actions to halt disruption of library activities by problem patrons. • Maintain and troubleshoot problems with library equipment, including computers, photocopiers, and audio-visual equipment. • Check for damaged library materials, such as books or audio-visual equipment, and provide replacements or make repairs. • Collect fines and respond to complaints about fines. • Train other staff, volunteers, or student assistants and schedule and supervise their work. • Conduct reference searches, using printed materials and in-house and online databases. • Compile data and create statistical reports on library usage. • Design posters and special displays to promote use of library facilities or specific reading programs at libraries. • Issue identification cards to borrowers. • Review subject matter of materials to be classified and select classification numbers and headings according to classification systems. • Process interlibrary loans for patrons.